basketball

Kenzie Henderson, who is 5 foot-11, is one of three freshmen on a young Lady Patriots basketball team. (Photo/Sarah White)

Kenzie Henderson, who is 5 foot-11, is one of three freshmen on a young Lady Patriots basketball team. (Photo/Sarah White)

Henderson looks to lead young girls team to playoffs

Freshman Kenzie Henderson is one of seven underclassmen preparing to lead the Oglethorpe County High School girls basketball team back to the state playoffs. After losing in the first round last year, the team will look to Henderson to be a young leader during the season.
Nick Huff (5) shoots over Henry Johnson (20) during the Oglethorpe County basketball team's Super Saturday fundraiser on Nov. 13. The Varsity Blue team played the Varsity White team in a scrimmage, and other activities included 3-point, hot-shot and dunk competitions. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell Jr.)

Nick Huff (5) shoots over Henry Johnson (20) during the Oglethorpe County basketball team's Super Saturday fundraiser on Nov. 13. The Varsity Blue team played the Varsity White team in a scrimmage, and other activities included 3-point, hot-shot and dunk competitions. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell Jr.)

Pittard, Huff bring young leadership to boys basketball

With a new head coach and plenty of young talent, the Oglethorpe County’s boys basketball team prepares for its first game this week. Following a difficult few years, the team will rely on underclassmen to help turn the program around.